I've never been to NOLA and really want to stay in, or within very easy walking distance to, the French Quarter. I'd like to experience as much "local color" as possible so I don't want to stay in a bland chain hotel -- but I don't want to pay $200/night for, say, the Monteleone or Bienville. So...here is what Hotwire has in the FQ for my dates: 1. Four-star with pool, restaurant, fitness, business, hi-speed internet; $99; with a rating of 4.0/5 from TripAdvisor I'm guessing this is either Westin Canal Place or Omni Royal Orleans? I'd love to stay at the Omni, not sure about the Westin. 2. Three-star with pool, fitness, laundry, restaurant, hi-speed internet, $54; with a rating of 3.0/5 from TripAdvisor I have no idea what this property is. The 3.0 rating gives me pause. A few other hotels available for my dates in Downtown NOLA, which I've heard is not far from the FQ in some cases: 3. Four-and-a-half star with pool, fitness, business, Internet and restaurant for $89, with a rating of 4.5/5. I am guessing this is Le Pavillon, which interests me, because it's such a lovely and well-rated hotel, but I am concerned about the distance from the FQ -- is it truly walking distance or near public transportation, and are there any convenience stores nearby, or places where I could purchase things like snacks, soft drinks, toiletries, etc.? 4. Four star with pool, business and internet, no TripAdvisor rating, $82 5. Three star with fitness, internet and business, no TripAdvisor rating, $64 Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions :) If I can't get a good result with HOTWIRE I'm thinking about just booking a room at the Richelieu for $120/night -- a little more than I wanted to spend but it has the French Quarter location and atmosphere I'm seeking.